{"id":1809,"date":"2020-10-12T10:53:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T10:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allreddentistry.com\/?p=1809"},"modified":"2020-10-23T19:46:32","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T19:46:32","slug":"5-ways-cosmetic-dentistry-can-transform-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allreddentistry.com\/5-ways-cosmetic-dentistry-can-transform-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Transform Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
In recent years, cosmetic dentistry has exploded in popularity because of its ability to give anyone newfound confidence in their smile without sacrificing their health. Its success can be attributed to many factors, including its ability to treat a wide range of dental issues and new technology<\/a> that has made it faster, easier, more effective, and more affordable than ever before. One of the biggest factors in its success is also one of our patients\u2019 biggest concerns when they\u2019re deciding whether or not to undergo treatment: the ability of cosmetic dentistry<\/a> to change your appearance.<\/p>\n Each cosmetic dentistry procedure you undergo is customized specifically for you and uses advanced technology, procedures, and materials. Whether you\u2019re looking to transform your smile or change a few small details, this ensures your results look just as natural and unique as the rest of your smile. Deciding to improve your smile with cosmetic treatments is a big deal, however, so here are a few details on how 5 common procedures can transform your smile.<\/p>\n Habits like tobacco use and factors like diet and aging cause teeth to accumulate stains over time until they\u2019re tinged yellow instead of white. Professional teeth whitening treatments<\/a> are used to quickly and safely free your teeth of these stains, leaving them multiple shades lighter. There are two ways to go about getting your teeth professionally whitened. The first is to receive an in-office treatment<\/a>, which generally whitens your teeth by multiple shades in about an hour. The second option is to receive a professional at-home whitening kit from Dr. Allred. This method uses a prescription-strength whitening gel and a tray that is custom-made for your mouth to allow you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home. If you choose this method, you will need to apply the gel to your teeth for a few hours every day, generally for a week or more.<\/p>\n Although the treatments can make your teeth more sensitive for a few days, they\u2019re completely harmless for your enamel. Whitening your teeth can\u2019t protect them from future staining, however, so it\u2019s important to limit staining foods, drinks, and habits. You can also get one or two touch-up treatments a year to ensure your teeth stay white for as long as possible.<\/p>\n Since the whitening treatment is designed to remove stains from your teeth<\/a>, it\u2019ll still look completely natural. If you\u2019re worried about your teeth looking too white, though, you can choose a shade you like, and Dr. Allred can help tailor your treatment so you achieve that particular shade.<\/p>\n Porcelain dental crowns are cemented in place over a tooth to restore its appearance or health. They\u2019re often used to restore teeth that have been severely decayed, cracked, broken, or worn down, but they can also be placed to transform the appearance of individual teeth that are crooked, misshapen, or permanently stained.<\/p>\n Since they cover your natural tooth, dental crowns protect it from further injury or decay. Even when they\u2019re used for purely cosmetic reasons, they can improve your oral health by straightening out crooked or misshapen teeth, making it easier to clean your teeth and gums thoroughly to prevent decay.<\/p>\n Each crown is made specifically for you, so they\u2019re highly customizable. You can use crowns to restore the appearance of a severely damaged tooth or completely transform the appearance of a crooked or misshapen tooth. Dr. Allred will work with you to achieve your treatment goals by designing a tooth that will look like a natural part of your smile.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just the shape and size of your dental crown that\u2019s customizable, though; the porcelain can also be tinted to match the shade of your existing teeth. All of these details work together to allow your crown to look so natural, no one will even realize it\u2019s not a natural tooth.<\/p>\n Veneers are thin layers of porcelain that are secured to the front surface of your teeth<\/a>. They\u2019re often used to close gaps between teeth, as well as protect and restore the appearance of chipped, cracked, permanently stained, or misshapen teeth. Placing them over your teeth like this protects damaged teeth from further injury or decay and can prevent tooth sensitivity from enamel erosion.<\/p>\n Veneers allow you to change the size, shape, and shade of your teeth. They\u2019re applied individually, so you can restore a single tooth with one veneer or get a set of veneers to completely transform your smile. It\u2019s so easy to customize veneers, you can improve your smile\u2014and even make major changes to its appearance\u2014without sacrificing its unique qualities. If you love your pointy cuspid teeth but don\u2019t love the permanent stain on them, you can have a veneer made that keeps the points while fixing the aspects of the tooth you don\u2019t like. Additionally, since they\u2019re made from the same porcelain material as dental crowns, they look just as natural.<\/p>\n Dental bonding is a tooth-colored resin that is often used to repair cracks or chips in your teeth. It can also be used to cover permanently stained teeth, change their shape slightly, or fill in gaps between teeth. Evening out your teeth or closing gaps between them makes it easier to clean them thoroughly, which lowers your chance of developing cavities or gum disease<\/a>. The resin is buffed out to match the gloss of your natural teeth, and its shade is carefully tinted to match their color as well. Dental bonding blends in so well, it\u2019s difficult to tell where it is on your tooth, even if you know it\u2019s there and where to look.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re considering bonding, however, it\u2019s important to note that it does stain pretty easily. Limiting your consumption of staining foods and drinks and practicing great oral hygiene<\/a> can make dental bonding last longer, but plan on replacing it every four to eight years. Despite this, dental bonding is still an incredibly useful, natural-looking treatment that isn\u2019t permanent, so it\u2019s a great stepping stone if you\u2019re not sure you want to commit to a permanent treatment like veneers.<\/p>\n1. Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n
2. Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n
3. Veneers<\/h2>\n
4. Bonding<\/h2>\n
5. Bridges<\/h2>\n